Independence Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Aurora, Colorado 80015 · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
#756 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#40522 of 50,301 nationally
About Independence Elementary School
Independence Elementary School is a public elementary located in Aurora, in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 439 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 756th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 439.
There are 104 schools in Aurora; Independence Elementary School ranks 47th of 92 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independence Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Smoky Hill High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,297 students · 479 m away
Laredo Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students · 858 m away
The Journey Preschool
Aurora · Public other · Grades PK–PK
75 students · 1.1 km away
Indian Ridge Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 1.2 km away
Meadow Point Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students · 1.7 km away
Sagebrush Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students · 1.7 km away
Mission Viejo Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students · 1.8 km away
Summit Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 2.1 km away
Trails West Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students · 2.2 km away
Cimarron Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
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439 students
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439 students
Castle Rock Elementary School
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
440 students
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Lochbuie · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
440 students
Monterey Community School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–8
440 students
Skyview Elementary School
Windsor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Elementary School a good school?
Independence Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 26.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #756 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independence Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Independence Elementary School ranks #756 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #40522 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School had 439 students in 2025.
Is Independence Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.